Accounts Payable Assistant
· Circa £30,000 per annum, dependent upon skills & experience
· Further benefits, including bonus scheme
· Permanent & full-time position
· Based at our Crawley Head Office, with flexibility to work from home up to two days per week
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and financial processing skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and delivering a high standard of service to both internal and external stakeholders.
About us:
At Canon Medical Systems, we offer a full range of diagnostic medical imaging solutions including CT, X-Ray, Ultrasound and MRI, and are committed to delivering optimum health opportunities for patients through uncompromised performance, comfort and safety features. To find out more, please visit our website at: Canon Medical Systems UK
About the role:
As our Accounts Payable Assistant, you'll be an integral part of our Finance team, helping to keep our accounts payable processes running smoothly and efficiently. You'll take ownership of processing supplier invoices, ensuring they are accurately coded, approved, and filed through APRO, while maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
In this varied role, you'll manage Finance shared mailboxes, responding to queries and requests in a timely and professional manner. Working closely with colleagues across the business and external suppliers, you'll resolve invoice queries and help ensure payments are processed on time.
Beyond day-to-day invoice processing, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of finance activities, including handling proforma and intercompany invoices, supporting month-end processes, and assisting with the onboarding of new suppliers by validating supplier information.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in delivering accurate work, and has strong communication and organisational skills. You'll play a key role in supporting the wider Finance function while developing valuable experience across multiple areas of accounts payable.
Why work for us?
· You will join a successful and growing Company where customers and patients are at the heart of everything that we do – In our latest employee survey, 95% of our team members are proud to work at Canon Medical Systems UK.
· We offer fantastic opportunities for training & development
· You will be entitled to 25 days holiday per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service), plus paid bank holidays
· You will have access to our Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
· Our flexible benefits platform gives you the freedom to personalise your benefits to suit your circumstances, with options including private healthcare, health cash plans, dental plans and holiday buy and sell.
· You will have access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing App.
· One paid volunteer leave day per year to support causes you care about. Whether you’re passionate about healthcare initiatives, environmental projects, or supporting local charities, we encourage you to contribute in a way that’s meaningful to you.
To find out more about how we invest in our people, please visit our website on: Investing in our People - Canon Medical Systems Ltd
What are we looking for?
· Proven experience working in an Accounts payable environment.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Competent in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email systems.
· GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English.
· Able to effectively manage multiple projects and tasks.
· High level of attention to detail.
· Full and valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
We are also delighted to have been included in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List 2025/26. The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List (IT50) showcases leading organisations across the UK that are driving meaningful progress in inclusion across all strands of diversity, including age, disability, gender, LGBT+, race, faith, and religion.
We also recognise that every individual has unique needs and circumstances. As part of our commitment to inclusivity, we are able to offer reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process to support candidates with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or other personal circumstances. If you require any adjustments, please don’t hesitate to contact our Recruitment Team at [email protected] - we’ll work with you to ensure that you have the support you need to succeed.
To be considered for this position, please submit your CV using the link provided. Due to GDPR requirements, we're unable to accept CVs or applications sent by email.
We look forward to receiving your application #joinourteam
Closing date: Tuesday 11th August 2026
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Crawley RH10 9AX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
